Diode laser logic for use as smart pixels for optical signal processing

Michael A. Parker; Paul D. Swanson; James S. Kimmet; Stuart I. Libby

doi:10.1117/12.177392

10 June 1994 Diode laser logic for use as smart pixels for optical signal processing

Michael A. Parker, Paul D. Swanson, James S. Kimmet, Stuart I. Libby

Proceedings Volume 2155, Optoelectronic Signal Processing for Phased-Array Antennas IV; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.177392
Event: OE/LASE '94, 1994, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

Diode Laser Logic is a complete, new logic family comprised of Q- switched lasers and photodetectors. The lasers and detectors are monolithically integrated on multiple quantum well laser heterostructure with semi-insulating substrates. Preliminary results indicate an ON/OFF contrast ratio better than 500:1 and a gain in excess of 20. As a result, the devices can be cascaded to form more complex optical circuits. In addition to introducing the Diode Laser Logic family, a basic model is presented and the fabrication process is discussed.

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Michael A. Parker, Paul D. Swanson, James S. Kimmet, and Stuart I. Libby "Diode laser logic for use as smart pixels for optical signal processing", Proc. SPIE 2155, Optoelectronic Signal Processing for Phased-Array Antennas IV, (10 June 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.177392

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